Six weeks and counting. LOL

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Six weeks and counting. LOL
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Wed, 11-03-2004 - 9:03am
Well, it's almost here! In two days, I will have reached over a month of no dating. I said I would stop dating until my Birthday, and it's here on friday, so that leaves me open again to the dating game, BUT!!!!!!

I felt so energized and happy not just dating, to date these last 6 weeks, but to really have a break from it all; reflect, take time for myself, and really start picking out the winners from the losers.

Having said that and the 6 weeks being over, I feel like I want to continue the no dating thing or definitely BE ULTRA PICKY. They either fit exactly to me or NOT. No in between's. I won't even take an inbetween anymore. Someone that likes kids, but not a over enthusiastic (I find it odd), someone who isn't a suspect of something I find is odd, untruthful, to young, to cocky, a chip on the shoulder from his past relationships, etc etc. You get the meaning I'm sure. LOL!

I have a funny story though. I met this guy through the internet military site, well, we haven't met, but we've been chatting as friends getting to know one another as pen pals because he's in Iraq and I was given his name and address as a pen pal. His wife just filed for divorce some months ago, because she met another man while he's fighting (happens so often). We have a lot in common and we are trying to communicate a few times the week when he isn't out fighting. Anyway, I found out his brother is stationed down the road from me, so I will be meeting him for a drink tomorrow night. I think it's funny how that works out. Kind of a circle. I get to meet his family, before I meet him. Cute huh?

The Halloween Party was a huge success. The kids loved it and I'll post the pictures as soon as I can.

How is everyone else?

Donna, sorry to hear things have been so hectic. Think of you often.

Mel, I can remember about depressive days when nothing would fit anymore and you started feeling like a whale. Just remember, it'll be over before you know it! Try to enjoy it.

Mindy, sorry to hear about Alex. I know how worried you must be. But he is a very special boy and everything will turn out ok. I felt, like my own children, who have a severe ADD, they are a gift from god, because they need you so much more.

MB, so sorry to hear about your break up with Jerry. I know you must be hurting badly and I hope that maybe you can work on ironing it out, or that you feel confident enough and ready enough really to let go. Don't concentrate on dating right now. You'll only be a magnet for bad vibe guys.

Hey Bay, how are the wedding plans coming along ?

Candi: What happened to the knee?

If I missed someone I am sorry, tried to remember.

Big hugs to you all!

catherine

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Wed, 11-03-2004 - 10:28am
AWW thanks. Actually, I'm accepting it pretty well now. It's getting cooler outside, so I can wear Shane's sweatshirts, which feel so good and I have a couple of sweaters that are good for me. I can still wear quite a bit of my pants because most of them were lower in the waist so they just fit right under the belly and are still comfortable. But I do have some maternity pants too.

I personally hate the pregnant look and never thought pregnancy was beautiful. But most people around me have said they think it's when a woman is her most beautiful and say I'm glowing. Shane is turned on big time. So I can't complain. I think it's mostly because he "knocked me up" but he says it's really sexy and hates to hear me put myself down because I think I look bad.

I guess I have nothing to complain about physically. My belly is all that's growing (okay my breasts are too) and those don't need to be any bigger. Good grief, they were already a D!!! LOL Again, no complaint from Shane! Men are so mesmerized by breasts.

I'm happy though. I get to find out what this munchkin is on Novemeber 23. SO 3 days before Shane's b-day, he gets to know. I think that's a wonderful gift.

Mel

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Wed, 11-03-2004 - 10:55am

hey there well happy birthday!! You share the same birthday as my sister - too bad you arent in Minnesota because we are going to see the MEN from DOWN UNDER thie Friday night

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Wed, 11-03-2004 - 11:44am
Catherine, my friend! You appear so happy! I am thrilled for you!!!!!!!!!!! How are things at work, with your mom, are you still considering returning to the states? How is your cervix???? LOL (I can get away asking that, right????) How are you feeling mentally??????

I was telling Bec yesterday that SOMETHING is working, either the zoloft or the yoga or the prayer or my constant self talk (postive self talk) because I've been going through so much crud lately and I don't feel overwhelmed, resentful, and unable to handle it all! That is NOT to say that I feel like a million bucks (frankly, given everything going on in my life, I would be suspect if I did!!!!) but I was able to handle three very long, very difficult telephone calls regarding Alex's health without bawling hysterically (as I would have done two weeks ago)!!!! YAY!!!!!!

Alex is doing well - and I'm reading, reading, reading and researching and TT and I are actively looking for alternatives. We've found a video series that is made specifically for children with learning disabilities (autism, pdd, add, adhd) that teaches them "their way" and are anxiously awaiting its arrival. One of our MAIN problems with Alex right now is he can't communicate with us. It is SOOOOOO frustrating for him and he winds up having fits over it. Poor thing!!!!!!!

Besides that - all is well!!!

Hugs to you!

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Wed, 11-03-2004 - 1:29pm
Catherine:

Hey, it's good to hear from you. Were you on vacation? I'm glad you're Halloween party went well, and I'll look forward to seeing the pictures. You sound great, very positive. I guess the break from dating was a good thing. I also think it's a good idea to be picky. There are way too many frogs out there!

Thanks for thinking of me. Things have slowed down a little. Being busy keeps me out of trouble, right? I had my kids for Halloween weekend, and we had a lot of fun. I love when I have them for holidays. Sunday night while we were trick-or-treating, I started getting a migraine and was full-blown by Monday morning at work. It's finally better today. Man, those really suck! Anyway, the kids are with their dad this weekend, which is kind of a bummer because they will miss a birthday party for their favorite cousins on Saturday. I haven't even told them about it because if I do, they won't want to go with their dad. What they don't know about won't hurt them. I have plans with Paul on Saturday night, which I'm looking forward to. I haven't talked to him much this week because he's been busy with a work deadline, and when I get migraines, I don't want to talk to anybody. I'm not sure what were doing yet. I have to make an appearance at this birthday party because it is my niece and nephew, but I can cut out early to go on my date. So far, things are going well with us. I have no complaints, which is a good thing.

Donna








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Wed, 11-03-2004 - 7:04pm
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Last year London as I recall...what are the plans for this weekend? The wedding plans are pretty much done, only flowers and invites left to do. DF's stepmom had a mastectomy last Friday so they probably will miss the wedding...I offered to switch the date, but DF's fine with keeping the date. So we're on for March.